4x4 route through the Ports of Beceite to the Tossal del Rei

A guided excursion of about five hours by off-road vehicle through the Ports of Beceite and the Tinença de Benifassà, with a guide who drives. The goal is the Tossal del Rei, at 1,356 m, where Aragon, Catalonia and the Valencian Community meet.

The route

It leaves from Senda's office in Beceite, climbs to the Torremiró pass and leaves the main road there for a mountain one, with stops at Herbeset, Castell de Cabres and Fredes, small villages that keep an air of another time. From Fredes, a forest track leads to the Coll de Tombadors and the Tossal del Rei, with a wide panorama over the three regions. The descent passes through the Boixet and the rock of the Forat de la Pastora.

The circuit covers two protected areas, the Parc Natural dels Ports and that of the Tinença de Benifassà, in the Baix Maestrat. Senda presents it as "slow driving": almost everything is done in the vehicle, at a gentle pace, with stops and short walks.

Who it is for

The difficulty is low. It is designed for those who are not used to exercise and want to see the corners of these mountains without long hikes. Bring comfortable footwear for the short walks and something warm for the stops on the summits.

Price and booking

€60 per person if there are 2 or 3 of you; €50 from 4, up to 6 places (for larger groups, ask). It includes a professional guide, transport and accident and civil liability insurance. It runs all year. Book two or three days ahead: it depends on the guides available and the state of the tracks and mountain roads. Senda is at Arrabal del Puente, 16, in Beceite; telephone 978 890 723 and 646 644 910.

What to combine it with

The departure from Beceite leaves the other half of the day free for the Parrizal boardwalks, in the municipality of Beceite, or for going back to Valderrobres to see the castle and church. In summer, Senda also hires out kayaks on Pena reservoir.